Insights
In-depth analysis of Africa’s most complex stories. The Insights section goes beyond the headlines examining structural trends, policy implications, and long-term forces shaping the continent’s political economy. Essential reading for analysts, strategists, and senior decision-makers.
Brent drops 6% on ceasefire hopes after Iran clashes
Brent crude fell roughly 6% over the week to settle near $101 per barrel on Friday as Trump insisted the…
US invites Kenya to lead Africa minerals trade zone
The US has invited Kenya to lead a preferential critical minerals trade zone as East Africa's AI market grows rapidly,…
US-Africa Business Summit heads to Mauritius in July
The 18th US-Africa Business Summit moves to Mauritius on July 26 to 29, 2026, the first time the summit has…
Moody’s backs South Africa as debt peaks in 2025
Moody's has confirmed that South Africa's government debt peaked at 86.8% of GDP in 2025 and will decline to 84.9%…
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South Africa’s June 30 shutdown arrives
Anti-immigration protesters marched across South Africa's major cities on June 30, the deadline set by…
US-Iran truce sends oil crashing
A US-Iran ceasefire agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have sent Brent…
MTN’s MoMo is going super app
MTN Group Fintech has partnered with Ant International, the global payments firm behind Alipay, to…
AfDB backs Arua airport in Uganda
The African Development Bank has approved $180 million to upgrade Uganda's Arua Airport into an…